Discover all we have to offer and take advantage of our many services.

Meet Our
Newest Members – We have teamed up with the local
newspaper to introduce all of our new members to the community.You will receive a free ad in an upcoming
edition of the Smithville Herald.

Chamber
Directory – The directory is produced annually.In the front half, your business can be
listed under two different categories, while you will be listed alphabetically
in the back section of the directory.This advertising opportunity is given to all new residents through the
Welcome Program, is used at marketing events, and is sent out in all relocation
and vacation packets.

Chamber
Luncheon – The Chamber Board, staff and all 200+
members are invited to our monthly luncheon that is held the second Wednesday
of every month.The meal is furnished
and followed by an entertaining program.The luncheon also serves as a great networking tool as well as a
marketing opportunity.At the end of each
luncheon, we ask for upcoming activities and comments from members.This is a great time to share upcoming events
and activities that your organization has on their agenda.

Chamber
Member of the Month – There is a drawing
each month, during our Chamber Luncheon, where one member is drawn as the
Chamber Member of the Month.You will be
given 5 minutes to give a presentation about your business/organization, at the
following month’s chamber luncheon, along with a free ad in the Smithville
Herald and The Paper.

Bulk
Mailing – Use the
Chamber’s Bulk Mail Permit for substantial savings on mailings of 200 pieces or
more.

Shredding
Service – With your
Chamber membership, you have access to the Chamber shredding service.Bring documents you need shredded, to the
Chamber office on Tues or Thurs from 9am-12pm or by appointment, and place your
documents in our shredding container.Chamber members are allowed one box per month.

Member
Newsletter – The Chamber’s monthly newsletter is
mailed to all members the week prior to the membership meeting.It’s a great way to stay updated on Chamber
board decisions, upcoming meetings and member events, and other member
opportunities.Use the member to member
section, as a way to share your news or sales with other chamber members, at no
cost to you. Submit your ad the first week of each month, to be sure it makes
it into that months edition.

Look for
the Logo Advertising Campaign – A
full-blown mediablitz in local mediaoutlets
throughout the year, promoting the campaign slogan “THINK SMITHVILLE FIRST”.
Displaying your membership logo helps us to advertise for you, keeping sales
tax dollars in our community.

Marketing
Opportunities –The Chamber Executive Director attends several marketing events
throughout the year to help promote our community and our chamber members.We provide a business Expo’s right here in
Smithville during Hot Summer Nights in August, where members can reserve a
booth a no cost to them to promote their own business/organization to the community.

Sponsor a
Chamber Luncheon – As a sponsor or co-sponsor for one of
the monthly luncheons, you can make a 20 minute presentation highlighting your
business.Your audience may not need
your services that day, but they may know someone who does and refer you, or
they may need you in the future and remember your program.

Part-time
Staff – The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
has a part-time staff member available to advocate your business from the
Chamber’s office at 105 W. Main Street in downtown Smithville.Our office hours are 9:00am-1:00pm.

Welcome
Program – The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
sponsors a welcome program for new residents.Hospitality Hostess, Kelly Busch, shares your business information with
the new residents of Smithville.

Ribbon
Cuttings – Remember to include the Chamber in your
groundbreaking, grand opening, or expansion celebrations.We bring the Board Members, the big scissors
and ribbon, and make arrangements for the local press to be there.

Holiday Events- The Chamber holds a city wide Easter Egg Hunt in Heritage Park and
Christmas in the Old School House each year for all of the families in the
community.These are great opportunities
for members to get involved, give back to your community, and to provide
festive experiences for the community during the holiday time.